Best time to do Everest View Trekking
For the best experience on 8-day Everest View Trekking, the ideal time to go is either during the spring (March-May) or autumn (October-November) seasons. Spring offers pleasant weather with clear skies, making for comfortable trekking and stunning views of the blooming rhododendrons and wildflowers at lower altitudes. Autumn provides stable weather, clear skies, and excellent trekking conditions. This time of year also coincides with Nepal's biggest festivals, giving trekkers a chance to experience the vibrant local culture and traditions. Both seasons are popular for trekking due to the optimal conditions and beautiful scenery.
8 Days Everest view trekking on spring season (March-May)
Spring season is a good choice to embark on Everest View trekking. The valleys come alive with vibrant rhododendrons, painting the landscape in shades of red, pink, and white. This season offers crystal-clear views of Everest and the surrounding peaks, with the snow shining under the bright sunshine. Many trekkers choose spring season so you might meet trekkers from different part of the world and share your experiences as well. It's an ideal time to experience both the natural beauty and cultural vibrancy of the Everest region.
Everest View Trek on Monsoon season (June-Aug)
The Everest View Trek during the monsoon season offers a unique and enchanting experience, as the landscape transforms into a lush, green paradise, alive with vibrant flora and waterfalls. While, the frequent rains can disturb the trek sometimes, the season provides unique trekking experiences. The trails will be peaceful as there will be few number of trekker this season. This quieter season allows trekkers to connect intimately with nature and local culture, making the trek a truly serene adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.
Mount Everest view trekking on autumn season (Sept-Nov)
The Mount Everest View Trek in autumn is a breathtaking journey characterized by clear skies and stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas. Being a peak trekking season the trails will be full of trekkers where you can meet new people and interact with them. This season showcases the majestic peaks of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam in all their glory. As it is a season of festivals you can witness the local culture and traditions as communities come together to celebrate the season.
Mt. Everest view trekking 8 days on winter season (Dec-Feb)
The Everest View Trekking in winter presents a stunning yet challenging adventure, as the landscape transforms into a tranquil, snow-covered wonderland. This season offers quite different experiences than other seasons. With temperatures dropping and the trails blanketed in snow, trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the majestic peaks rising sharply against the clear, blue sky. With fewer trekkers exploring the trails, get an intimate experience with nature. Additionally, the warmth of the local Sherpa hospitality in the lodges and hot meals adds beauty to the trek.
Important Notes for Everest view Trek
- Here are some of the important notes that you should consider while booking and joining Everest View Trekking in Nepal:
- A photocopy of your passport is required at the time of booking, along with a 10% advance payment of the total trek cost.
- Pack lightly as porters will only carry 15-20 kg of luggage per person.
- Bring a reusable water bottle and purification tablets for safe drinking water.
- Pack clothes according to the season and weather conditions.
- This trek ranges from moderate to challenging, so it’s essential to maintain physical fitness by engaging in cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and regular hikes before the trip.
- Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking, including medical expenses and emergency evacuation.
- Carry sufficient cash in Nepalese rupees, as ATMs may not be available in remote areas.
- Avoid booking international flights immediately after the trek, as weather changes can cause flight delays or cancellations.
- After the trek you can also write review on our site or trip advisor about your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we welcome any suggestions you may have.
Packing lists for 8 days Everest View Trekking package
During the Everest view trek, you should be careful about necessary things needed for the trek and pack carefully. Here we have made a list of some of the important things needed for 8 days Everest View trekking:
- Hiking shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, waterproof jacket, fleece jacket, down jacket, and lightweight pants
- Sun hat, winter hat, scarf, sunglasses
- Headlamp with extra batteries.
- Comfortable pair of hiking boots
- Backpack, trekking poles, sleeping bag, and water purification tablets.
- Watch, cell phone, camera, extra passport photos
- Snacks and energy bars
- Biodegradable soap, nail clippers, small mirror.
- Cash in hand
- First aid kit.
- Besides these you can also pack any other personal necessary items.
Hotel and Accommodation during Mount Everest View Trek
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at standard hotels ( Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower) similar of 3 star standard hotel and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation during the trekking for Mount Everest view package is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 200. Do let us know if you want to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu or in Major city.
Meals and drinks on Everest View Trek
The meals while you are on Everest View trek are included on our package and they are taken in lodges; we will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where we stay overnights and our will guide will choose and stop for lunch on available place every day on trek and we recommend you to bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every places as well. There will also be farewell dinners for guests in Kathmandu.
Transports used on Mount Everest View Trekking
During the Everest view trek we will provide private vehicles for the airport transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and we also provide flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return.
Electricity and battery charges on Mount Everest View Trek
There are electricity available in some of the villages on our Everest View Trekking where you can re- charges your camera batteries and there is solar power in some villages we trek through and you can recharges your batteries in those places as well if they have enough power and we suggest you to have spare batteries as well and you will have to pay some for recharging batteries.
Luggage/Bag pack on Everest View Trekking
Your main luggage will be carried by porters on trek and you simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, and etc, during the trek, as small loads allows you for full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel’s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge. Weight allowance at Nepal’s domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your hand bag; excess weight is chargeable at USD 1 or more which is extra on our tour cost.
Guide/Porter on Mount Everest View trekking package
We provide trained trekking guide (handles the logistics and guides you and your team on the trek) and porters, a porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter carry about 20 Kg (10 Kg from each trekker) and if there are more than 10 people in the group then we will provide you additional guide for the group.
Group Size, guide and crew member on Mount Everest View Trek
Welcome Nepal Treks organize Everest View Trekking for single people to maximum 15 people at once or even if you have more than 15 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 10 people and 2 guide for 11-15 people and a porter for each 2 trekkers. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Join a fixed date group trek or private departure on Everest View Trekking package
The Everest View Trekking is available on both fixed departure and private basis, If you are looking for a group to join then please check our fixed departures dates and ask for availability or if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues then you are invited to choose any date like every day at your convenient timeframe for any number of people.
Personal expenses during Mount Everest View Trek
Personal expenses depend largely on your habit and as the meals are included on our Everest View Trekking cost ,so, you only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (some smaller shops are available along the trail in the areas), tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places), and meals ( A meal cost 5-7USD in Kathmandu) for your Kathmandu stay, entrance fees ( approx: 25USD) while your tour in Kathmandu, if you do not drink alcohol and sopping then 12-15USD per day should be enough for the hot drinks, shower and snacks on trek and Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trek. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 10 - 15% of the total tour cost as tips to the staff and you can do this if you feel the services have been good.
Gears available in Kathmandu for Mount Everest View Trek
It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying equipment for the Everest View Trekking in your country as Majority of these gears can be bought at reasonable rates in Kathmandu.
Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation for Everest View Trekking package
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty while you are on Mount Everest View Trek (which we believe will not happen), we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital to save your life (this has happened to us few times) and you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation/rescue, so, please make sure that these expenses are covered by your insurance policy before assigning for the trek or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ensure that you’ve insured yourself before doing the trip, Common sense dictates this, it’s good for you and please visit Nepal Travel insurance page for more info about it.
In event of flight cancellation/ delayed in/out Lukla during Mount Everest View Trek
If flight will get cancelled, then we will reschedule your flight for the following day (Subject to availability). However, in a group, we could also hire a helicopter to fly in/out to Lukla to start/ end the trek as per the planned date and time and cost of helicopter flight is your own expenses. Helicopter flight will cost minimum of US$- 500 per person depending on group size. To cover this helicopter flight expenses, you are kindly requested to come with travel insurance that covers the flight cancellation for minimum of US$- 500 for a day so that you could claim for the flight cancellation once returned from the trip, and we will make documentation for this as per your require to submit to your insurance.
Benefits of booking Mount Everest view trekking package with us
Booking the Everest View Trek package with us comes with numerous benefits that enhance your trekking experience. With our experienced and knowledgeable guides, you'll not only enjoy safe and well-organized treks but also gain deep insights into the local culture, history, and environment. We also offer personalized itineraries, ensuring the trek is tailored to your preferences, allowing flexibility while maintaining comfort. We guarantee a comfortable stay, with excellent food and hospitality at every stop. Additionally, we provide comprehensive support from the moment you book, including assistance with permits, transportation, and any other help. We will make sure that your Everest View Trek is not only scenic but deeply enriching and memorable.
Booking and payment for package of Everest View Trek
You are required to make 20% (non refundable) payment in advance in order to confirm and book Everest View Trek along with your passport copy and flight detail (Arrival detail, flight name, number and time) and the remaining 80% balance is payable when you arrive in Nepal and you have options of paying the advance by bank transfer or credit card, so, do let us know which modes of payment is convenient for you then we will forward the detail for payment.
Trip Extensions after Mount Everest View Trekking
In addition of Mount Everest View Trek, we organize extensions both within Nepal and other neighboring countries like Bhutan and Tibet of you have time and want us to arrange your extensions tours, you may do water rafting or a jungle safari, Pokhara tour or Lumbini Tour in Nepal or Bhutan or Tibet tour.